FromOurFarmstoyourTable

It ALL starts at the farm. Our family-run farms work to the highest organic standards and are certified by Pro-Cert Organic Systems. Here, our birds are raised on wholesome, non-GMO organic grains with no added antibiotics. They also have space to roam in modern barns with natural light and ventilation, and have access to outdoor pastureland. This more holistic approach helps reduce bird stress, allowing their own immune system to keep them healthy. And we think you’ll agree it makes our products taste a whole lot better too!

LIFE IN THE BARN

Our barns are equipped with natural ventilation systems that allow fresh air to circulate through the barn, as well as windows that allow natural light into the barn. We do not use artificial light to over-stimulate our animals. Organic practices mandate double the barn space of conventional poultry standards, so the animals have room to roam within the barn and are able to display natural behaviours like spreading their wings and dust bathing. Our chickens are never kept in cages or forcibly confined.

All of our barns allow for seasonal access to outdoor pastureland that is also managed organically, which means we never treat it with chemicals, herbicides or pesticides. Once the animals reach a certain age and size, they have the option to go outdoors. The varied climate of Ontario can be a challenge for our animals, so our farmers take into consideration temperature and weather, as well as how to manage potential predators. Our farmers are always conscientious of maintaining optimal animal health and providing a safe environment.

Visit the Ahrens Family FarmThe Ahrens Family grows organic chickens for Yorkshire Valley Farms. In this video, sixth generation organic farmer Nick Ahrens invites you onto their farm to see how they raise their chickens and grow their organic grains.

Meet our organic egg farmersYorkshire Valley Farms works with a network of small family-farms to bring you our organic eggs. In this video, you will meet some of our egg farmers and learn more about what it takes to produce an organic egg.

Meet Our Farmers

TheAhrensFamily

Organic chicken farmers

TheAmblerFamily

Organic chicken farmers

ThedeWitFamily

Organic turkey farmers

ThePoechmanFamily

Organic egg farmers

ThePronkFamily

Organic eggs farmers

TheSimpsonFamily

Organic egg farmers

TheThompsonFamily

Organic chicken farmers

TheRoesFamily

Organic eggs farmers

TheJoyeFamily

Organic chicken farmers

Meet the Women of Yorkshire Valley Farms

LorenaAlarcon

VirginiaAmbler

BelleAhrens

JoanJoye&JenJoye

Our commitment to organic

When our founding farmers started farming in Ontario many years ago, they chose to grow organically because they knew it would provide the best products for their families and friends.